Fact Sheet
Proposed Competition Dates
11 to 12 October
Age Categories*
Men / Women 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+
*Age determined at 31 December 2002.
Competition Details
Events
Beach Volleyball Pairs
Beach Volleyball Fours
Note: There are no mixed events
Competition Rules
A team shall comprise of two players for pairs and four players for fours. The list of team members will be confirmed on the first day of competition by tournament management. No additions may be made thereafter.
Players may compete for only one team in the pair's beach competition and one team in the fours beach competition.
To qualify for finals or crossovers, a player must have played in at least two matches or one half of the teams round robin matches, whichever is the fewer.
Competition Format
Each division will be played in two sections - round robin then crossovers and finals. Round robin results will gain tournament points as the following:
Forfeit 0 points
Loss 1 point
Win 3 points
All round robin matches and finals matches shall consist of one rally point set to 31 with a two point advantage and no ceiling.
In the case of mixed age divisions, the combined division will be played as a round robin. The finals will be played as separate age divisions and medals will be awarded to teams in each division.
Competition Standards
The volleyball competition at the Games will be conducted under the auspices, rules and regulations of the Federation Internationale De Volleyball and will also conform to any special requirements of the International Masters Games Association (IMGA).
Volleyball Victoria will conduct the competition.
Estimated Number of Games
It is expected that teams will play a minimum of three games per day in both pairs and fours.
Practice Facilities
Practice facilities will be available. Teams will also be permitted to warm up prior to their scheduled games on spare courts for both indoor and beach volleyball competitions